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Transformational plasticity in Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/

Conference · · J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7128566
Transformational plasticity associated with the monoclinic-to-cubic phase transition at 730/sup 0/C in Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/ was observed and characterized. This phenomenon is explained in terms of Greenwood and Johnson's model of internal stress-induced deformation, proceeding, in this instance, by a time-dependent, grain-size-sensitive creep mechanism, probably grain-boundary sliding. Criteria are proposed for choosing other prospective transformationally plastic ceramics; they are met by Bi/sub 2/WO/sub 6/, which also exhibits extensive transformation plasticity.
Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
OSTI ID:
7128566
Conference Information:
Journal Name: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 58:1-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English